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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 844.41, 1,266.75 and 454.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 844.41, 1,266.75 and 454.53 is: 681.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    844.41 : 1,266.75 = 454.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    844.41/1,266.75 = 454.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    844.41x = 1,266.75 × 454.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    844.41x = 575,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,775.88/844.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.87

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